Friday, September 13

Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Dear Father in heaven, open our hearts to see and feel how our lives have been blest. Open our hearts to your blessings so that we may look forward in thankfulness and joy to what lies ahead. Grant that we may be faithful to what we have received from you and never again lose ourselves in the passing moment. May we hold to all you have brought to our hearts from eternity, that your name may be honored and our lives shaped anew in Jesus Christ. Give us courage to overcome the evils in life and to look with joy and confident expectation to the future, when the powers of your kingdom will be ever more clearly revealed. 

Amen.

Saint John Baptist de La Salle – Pray for us.
Live, Jesus, in our hearts – Forever!

Happy Birthday!

Diana C. (17), Yasme J. (18), Aniella S. (18), Cadence B. (15)

9/14 - Titus A. (16), Jawad T. (16), Ryder H. (18), Aidan W. (18), Amadeo F. (15)

9/15 - Harper K. (16), Graciela G.G. (18), Grecia G.G. (18)

Homecoming Week Activities and Spirit Themes

Monday, September 16th: 

• Spirit Theme: PJ Day

• Apple Cider will be passed out! In the atrium, first come, first serve!!

• Senior Sunrise & Senior Jeans/Craft Workshop

• • Senior Sunrise:

  • What: Sunrise gathering

  • Where: Athletic Field

  • When: 5:30 AM

• Senior Jeans Workshop and Sign Making for DLS Sports Events:

• • What: Workshop and sign-making

  • Where: Ms. Meghan’s Room (B110)

  • When: 3:15 PM

Tuesday, September 17th:

• No Out-of-Uniform

• Movie Night

• • What: Movie Night

  • Where: Space Behind Bleachers

  • When: 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Wednesday, September 18th:

• Spirit Theme: Upperclassmen Elders vs. Underclassmen Babies

• Island Clean Up

• • What: Island clean up

  • Where: meet outside lunchrooms 

  • When: after school (3:15 PM) 

• Girls Football Game

• • What: Flag Football Game

  • Where: Athletic Field

  • When: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Family and Friends are Invited to watch our Seniors vs. Juniors flag football game

Thursday, September 19th:

• Spirit Theme:  Rhyme without a reason 

Friday, September 20th:

• Spirit Theme: Class Color Day

• • Freshmen: Yellow

  • Sophomores: White

  • Juniors: Blue

  • Seniors: Black

• Homecoming Tailgate:

• • What: Tailgate with dunk tank, activities, food trucks, and more!

  • When: 4:30 PM

  • Where: Space Behind Bleachers

• Homecoming Football Game:

• • What: Delasalle Boys Football Team Game

  • When: 6:00 PM

  • Where: Athletic Field

  • Come support our team during the Homecoming game!

Saturday, September 21st: 

• Theme: The Last Disco

• • What: Homecoming dance 

  • When: 7-10 PM 

  • Where: Florence center

  • DLS students are invited to enjoy our annual Homecoming dance. Purchase tickets HERE. Guest forms can be filled out HERE. All guests will need their own individual ticket.

Senior College Application Work Time

Today marks the first day of open lab/college application work time in the college counseling corner of the Media Center during all lunch waves. One of the college counselors will be available to support you with any questions you might have, or you may simply use the time independently for college application-related work. You may bring your lunch to the Media Center and if you need a front-of-the-lunch-line pass, visit the Media Center before school or during morning break to get one from a college counselor.

Homecoming 2024 Sticker Design Competition

Student Council wants to invite you to make a sticker for HOCO 2024! Use this form to submit a digital or hand drawn sticker. Stickers have to be school appropriate, be disco themed, and say “hoco 2024” on it. The winner of this competition will have their Homecoming ticket paid for. We will stop accepting submissions on Sunday the 15th. If you have any questions, email Kathryn.piersm2025@delasalle.com

Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales

Student Council wants to invite you to "The Last Disco." Join us for a night of dancing to celebrate the conclusion of Homecoming 2024!

When: Saturday, September 21

Time: 7:00-10:00 PM (doors close at 8:00 PM)

Location: Florance Center

Price: $10 up until the end of the day 9/20. $15 at the door

Purchase tickets HERE. Guest Forms can be found with the deans. All guests will need their own individual ticket.

Yearbook Sales and Senior Ads 

The 2024-2025 Yearbook can be purchased at YearbookForever.com. Senior ads can also be purchased there as well. Pre-orders are due January 18, 2025, and after that, they can be bought until they sell out. Only pre-orders are guaranteed a book.

Host Families Needed for International Students

DeLaSalle High School is seeking two host families to provide a welcoming home for our international students for this school year. We are currently looking for:

A Host Family for an Incoming Junior Male Student – This placement would be for the full academic year.

A Host Family for a Sophomore Male Student from Spain – This placement would be until December.

We offer support to our host families, including assistance with costs and day-to-day operations to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience for both the student and the family.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity and would like more information about our students and the hosting arrangement, please reach out to Goanar Mar in Admissions at goanar.mar@delasalle.com or call 612-676-7670.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives and contribute to our vibrant school community.

Weightlifting After School

Interested in weightlifting? Join the Potenza training group every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the DeLaSalle weight room! It's a great opportunity for all students to challenge themselves and get stronger together. This is open to all students.

Service Opportunities to Help Meet Service Hour Requirement

Have you completed your 60 service learning hours for graduation? Consider the following volunteer events, or contact Ms. Groenke in B211 for more information.

-Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5k. Date: Saturday, October 19th. Time: 6:45am-12:00pm. Location: Normandale Lake Bandshell

-Free Arts is a program that supports artistic and personal youth development through a unique combination of mentorship and arts learning. Caring volunteers (age 16+) are placed with youth groups at our partner sites throughout the Twin Cities and engage in weekly art projects. Free Arts aims to strengthen communities by partnering with social service agencies, community organizations, and local artists; engaging underserved youth with the arts allowing creativity to drive learning; building positive mentoring relationships; and expanding arts programming to under-resourced neighborhoods. It is a 1-2 hour commitment per week for 12 weeks. Students can start their application using this link: https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/4746308 For more info, please visit our website: https://www.bigstwincities.org/free-arts/

-The Minnesota Transportation Museum is looking for volunteers. Please send an email to volunteer@trainride.org or call us at the main office at (651) 228-0263.

-Volunteer at the Annual Agape Oasis Awareness Walk. Step up for a cause that matters on Saturday, October 5! Walk with us to empower survivors of domestic violence, bullying, and breast cancer. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

St. John Baptist de La Salle Quote of the Week

"Always show cheerfulness in your face."